Learning Time: In Pursuit of Educational Equity

Synopsis

In This Book, The Authors Focus On How Learning Time--including The Nature, Quality, And Quantity Of That Time--differs Dramatically For Affluent Children And Poor Children And Also Explore A Range Of Ways To Improve The Quality And Quantity Of Learning Time For Children In Poverty-- Introduction / Jorge Ruiz De Velasco, Jeannie Oakes, And Marisa Saunders -- Section 1. Broadening Our Vision Of Learning Time -- Chapter 1. Sparking An Education Movement: Expanding Learning Time To Raise Achievement, Empower Teachers, And Enrich Education / Jennifer Davis And David Farbman -- Chapter 2. Beyond The School Day: The Necessary Role Of Expanded Learning Opportunities In Closing The Achievement Gap / Jessica Gunderson, Jennifer Peck, And Katie Brackenridge -- Chapter 3. More And Better Learning In Community Schools: Lessons From Oakland / Kendra Fehrer And Jacob Leos-urbel -- Chapter 4. Promise Neighborhoods: Expanding Opportunities To Learn And Succeed From Cradle Through Career / Michael Mcafee And Jessica Pizarek -- Chapter 5. Linked Learning: Making The Best Of Time For All Students / Gary Hoachlander, Tameka Mcglawn, And Brad Stam -- Section Ii. Linking Opportunities And Outcomes-why And How Expanded Learning Time 'works -- Chapter 6. Innovative Uses Of Learning Time: Perspectives From The Learning Sciences / Ben Krishner And Rebecca G. Kaplan -- Chapter 7. Deep And Meaningful Learning: Where Do We Find The Time? / Elizabeth Birr Moje -- Chapter 8. English Learners, Immigrant Students, And The Challenge Of Time / Patricia Gándara -- Chapter 9. Time For Social Change: The Youth Development And Educational Outcomes Of Youth Organizaing / Veronica Terriquez And John Rogers -- Chapter 10. Spatial Inequality And Gaps In Expanded Learning Time Opportunities / Paul Ong And Elena Ong -- Section Iii. Beyond The Technical Challenges -- Chapter 11. More And Better Learning Time: Strategies For Improving Teaching / Fred Frelow And Barnett Berry -- Chapter 12. Expanding Learning Time Within The Zone Of Mediation / Michelle René Valladares And Kevin Welner -- Chapter 13. Time In The Struggle For Education Justice / Jeannie Oakes. Edited By Marisa Saunders, Jorge Ruiz De Velasco, Jeannie Oakes. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.